The Editor,
Re. “Signal turns, please” (Letters, The Tri-City News, Sept. 1).
I completely agree with the letter by S. Kubig about drivers who do not use turn signals. My wife and I count almost daily nine out 10 drivers who just do not use their turn signals. Not only is it bad driving but it is extremely unsafe for drivers who try to be the best they can.
We see distracted driving every day — drivers who are busy texting or talking on their phones, unaware of what’s happening on the road.
Another distracted driving habit many drivers display is having their dogs sitting on their lap while driving and these dogs poking their faces out from driver’s window. How stupid can drivers get?
The B.C. government is responsible for the countless accidents that take place due to the inconsiderate and stupid drivers. The penalty for distracted driving should be in my opinion as follows:
• first offence, a fine of $1,000 and confiscate their device for one month;
• second offence, a fine of $2,000 and confiscate their device — period;
• and third offence, confiscate their vehicle and/or one month in jail.
This may seem drastic but this is the only way to send a message loud and clear to the shameless, inconsiderate morons. ICBC will increase premium rates and all good drivers will have to pay for these drivers, who will continue to do what they know best.
N. Dastur, Port Moody
